As one school year ends, another quietly begins—with the arrival of new families preparing to join the community. The transition over the summer months is more than a logistical process; it’s a formative experience that shapes how families come to […]
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Today’s independent school development professional is confronted with many challenges: raising annual fund dollars to support tuition shortfalls, building a major gifts pipeline for the next capital campaign, researching prospects, and applying for grants for major initiatives. The list goes […]
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your school’s parents and families completely understood your mission and vision? If they supported teachers, the administration, and the advancement fund? If they not only showed up for parent events, but also encouraged other mission-fit […]
Major Gifts Strategy Major gifts are the cornerstone of transformational philanthropy in independent schools. While these contributions may require significant time and dedication to cultivate, their impact can reshape an institution’s future. The threshold for what constitutes a major gift […]
As can be the case with leaders who take the helm at independent schools, Robert McGehee confesses he’s “not a finance guy.” As head of school for St. Nicholas School in Chattanooga, TN, McGehee shares that he does, however, love […]
